Mass & Confession Times

  - all times Eastern

Weekend Masses:
 » Saturday - 5:00pm
 » Sunday - 9:00am & 11:00am

Weekday Masses:
 » Monday 12:00pm, at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Chapel
 » Tuesday - no scheduled Masses
 » Wednesday - 5:30pm
 » Thursday - 8:00am
 » Friday - 8:00am

Sacrament of Reconciliation

 » Saturday: 4:30pm - 4:45pm
 » Sunday: 10:15am - 10:45am
 » Friday: 8:30am - 9:30am, first Friday of the Month

 - or contact us for appointment office@stjosephpsj.org

Welcome

Whether you are local, a seasonal visitor, or someone enjoying a weekend on the Gulf Coast, St. Joseph Parish is a place to encounter Jesus. Join us for Mass, Adoration, Bible Study, social events, or simply stop by to offer a prayer.

If you are new to the area, a returning Catholic, or if you wish to become Catholic you are welcome to attend Mass and to become involved in parish activities. If you require more information We encourage you to speak with the Parish Secretary or the Pastor. Please Call 850-227-1417.

If you wish to donate On-Line  Click HERE! 

Announcements

Divine Mercy Chaplet Please join us today at 3:00 for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the saying of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and don’t forget our Rosary on Tuesdays at 11:00.

Wedding Congratulations Congratulations to Colin & Delilah Harrison Gorey who were married in our church Saturday afternoon. May God Bless their marriage and fill it with faith, love and joy.

Help We need volunteers for lectoring, altar serving, Eucharistic ministers and counting. Please consider volunteering for any of these needed areas in our church. It takes very little of your time and the more volunteers we have, the less times you will be needed. With our snowbirds heading back north, we are in need now more than ever. If you are interested or would like more information, call Dona in the office at 850-227-1417.

First Holy Communion At the 11:00 Mass, six of our students will receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist at their First Holy Communion. Congratulations to all six, as they become one with Christ and are welcomed to the table of the Lord
 » Leonard Guido
 » Max Guido
 » Nolan Sparks
 » Rachel Stanton
 » Gy'bryel McCall
 » Emma Anderson

Music News Happy Easter! We are still in the celebration of Easter, so you will still hear Easter hymns. We are working to ensure music accompanies both Masses, most Sundays.
The Schola practices on Tuesdays in the Church at 5:15PM for about 75-90 minutes. We are working on music of the Masses, the propers and ordinaries (parts of the Mass) as well as other beautiful pieces. If you are interested in joining us, even just to come check it out, please come!
For more information, please contact Carolyn Williams 850-899-0022.

This Weekend’s Second Collection  Priests’ Retirement Fund
This weekend's second collection is for the Diocesan Priests’ Retirement Fund. All donations go completely for the priests from our diocese. Your generous support helps in the care of our retired and infirm priests who have served us so well. Thank you for your support.

Next Weekend’s Second Collection: Priests’ Retirement Fund  Catholic Communication Campaign

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Franciscan At Home We are a partnering diocese so all of our parishes and school are already registered and all parishioners can take courses for free. There are a variety of courses for your convenience:
 » 1. FREE unlimited access
 » 2. Lifelong learners, Parents, Mentors, Facilitators, Leaders, Pastoral Care Workers, Social Outreach, Lay Ministers, and Mentors
 » 2. Diocesan Certification Process for Catechists, Parish Catechetical Leaders, Youth Ministers and RCIA Ministers.

Register Today! Follow these steps:
 » 1. Click Here:
 » 2. Click on the bottom blue button.
 » 3. The Sign Up for Free Through Your Institution page will appear.
 » 4. Choose Country — United States, Diocese — Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee and Institution — Your Parish/School.  » 5. Click the Sign-Up box at the bottom.
 » 6. Complete your personal information (look for choice of receiving emails).
 » 7. Start your first workshop!
For more information, contact: Sister Margaret Kuntz at 850-435-3523 or kuntzm@ptdiocese.org

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Can We Help? If you or someone you know needs help with meals, a visit, or anything else, let us help! Contact the church office.

Communion to the Homebound Sacraments are available to all Catholics who would like to receive, but are unable to attend Sunday Mass due to injury, illness or advanced age. If you are in need of a visit, please call the office and request Communion at home, in the hospital, nursing home, or assisted living facility.

Rosary Please take time and join us as we say the Rosary every Tuesday at 11:00. The group Rosary is powerful and the benefits are endless. Let the simple and repeated prayers of the Rosary allow us to really focus on what Jesus did and said as we receive peace of mind, an increased love for Jesus, unity with our church and understand better the will of God in our lives. There is no better time than during Lent to embrace these mysteries and, with Mary's help, let them transform our lives.

Church Members If you are new to our church, we are delighted that you have chosen to become a member of our parish family. Please register in the parish office in our hall or call 850-227-1417.

Food Donations Don't forget our food basket at the entrance of the church which is open daily. It is there all year for dropping off nonperishable Food. If you're visiting the area, and have nonperishable food that you didn't use, consider donating these items before you make your trip back home. Thank you for thinking of those in need.  No open parcels please! 

Altar Flowers If you would like to donate altar flowers for a special occasion or in memory of a loved one, please contact the office at least 2 weeks in advance. Call: 850-227-1417

Gospel Reflection

Sixth Sunday of Easter

“I no longer call you slaves, because a slave does not know what his master is doing. I have called you friends, because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father. It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you. This I command you: love one another.” - John 15:15–17

Reflect, today, upon the invitation Jesus has offered you to enter into a true friendship with Him. This means that God becomes the center of your life. It means that you seek to give yourself, selflessly and without reserve, to Him Who is deserving of all your love. It means you choose worship and obedience to perfection. The reward of such love is that you are able to enter into a bond that is so holy, so pure and so fulfilling that it completes you, enabling you to become who you were meant to be.

My God and true Friend, You offer me everything in life. You offer me Your perfect love, given fully and without reserve. I pray that I will reciprocate that depth of love and offer to You all that You deserve. I offer You my love, worship and obedience, dear Lord. May this mutual love form a bond that will never end. Jesus, I trust in You.  - My Catholic Life

Cover Art: Christ Taking Leave of the Apostles by Duccio di Buoninsegna